Celebesian

/ˌsɛləˈbiːʒən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or originating from Celebes (the former name for the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia).

Etymology

Adjective form of Celebes, with the suffix '-ian' indicating origin or relationship to a place.

Kelly Says

Celebesian is a ghost word—few people use it since the island's name changed, but scholars still encounter it in 19th-century exploration accounts and colonial records.

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